Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands

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Get Your Own! | View Slideshow What the hell is Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands?! If you took all the cars off the road, they are all that would remain. Nothing... but the silent, empty road that beckons you onward.... Nope, that's a load of bullshit, they're a Sydney band... "Chris Gillespie tells stories of everyday Australian expieriences, unrequited love, dogs and the cockatoo that owns the M2, all delivered with a bit of a country storytelling feel you might associate with Jeff Lang's vibe and an Australian singing accent akin to that of Darren Hanlon or Paul Kelly.The music is a perfectly relaxed country tinged acoustica, with excellent space created for the suspense and emotion that comes through in the songs. Nice mandolin, slide guitar, harmonica and sparse backing vocals all help to create this space and the sort of feel that many artists could learn from.- Glen Mcvey ('The Stix' magazine)"Chris Gillespie sings about the displacement of cockatoos, global warming and renewable energies. He's a fingerpickin, harmonica playing troubadour and at the moment he's playing shows throughout October for free. He might even be Sydney's answer to Bob Dylan in 2007."- Dave Regos (FBi Radio 94.5 FM 'In The Pines')"Chris Gillespie is a unique Australian voice painting local landscapes with mirth and melancholy. His gentle vocals overlay fine fingerpicking textures that draw you into the stories. Gillespie's band, 'The Wandering Hands' play with sensitivity to his purpose laying haunting beds over which his yarns are spun" - Fred Smith"His songs have a freshness and simplicity about them that makes him stand out from the mass of singer/songwriters out there." - Malcom Fielding (92.1 FM Hobart Radio)"Bringing a little class to the evening Chris Gillespie and his Wandering Hands in usual form as the true troubadours of Sydney music. I personally just love this guy. I want to keep him in my pocket so he can give me guidance during the day. I Loved 'The Road to Tamworth' and the song about breaking someone's arm." - Maxine KauterTo keep up to date with upcoming events via email, join the Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands Newsletter.
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Member Since: 8/23/2006
Band Website: chrisgillespie.com.au
Band Members:

Matthew Luciano - (Guitar, resonator, mandolin, harmony vocals) Matthew's classical guitar playing abilities were recognized early on. At the tender age of 8, the child prodigy was awarded the 'Northern Beaches Young Musical Achievements Award' 1991 (NBYMAA) and was subsequently extended a scholarship. After 3 years of intense training with Andreas Segovia, and several years of concert performances throughout Europe, Matthew now resides in Sydney as one of the 'Wandering Hands'. Ben Hazlett - (Double Bass, harmony vocals, percussion) Ben's songwriting abilities and vocal harmonies are second to none. Originating from 90's cult acoustic band 50a, word on the street is that Ben has been affected by a new wave of inspiration. Many people have attempted to put Ben's work in a box, saying his short Australian films were too short and too cliche'd Australian ("it's all about yer mates..." etc.), but to no avail. He continues to shock, inspire and challenge. He is free wheeling, free to roam, worry free, fretless, upright and deep in the juju. Clair Wenborn - Clair is classically trained and follows closely the pursuit of her passion. She has spent several years perfecting her craft through many hard times. She often thought of giving up her dream. 'Giving up' is no longer part of her vocabulary. 'Do not fear mistakes, there are none' Miles Davis said. Clair has now finally reached a high level of perfection in her home brewing art. She now brews a truly divine, full flavoured indian pale ale, stout, lager and more. She also plays banjo and guitar with the Wandering Hands. She's really good at that too. Check out the movie Free to roam

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Influences: Billy Bragg, Bob Dylan, Charlie Parker, Erik Satie, Fred Smith, Ry Cooder, Kate Rowe, Ben Scott.
Sounds Like: Bird calls from the Australian Subtropical East.
Record Label: Paint it.
Type of Label: Indie

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Seeking drummer....

Would anyone be interested in helping to arrange some drum parts for recording? We’re in Sydney so if you are too plz msg....
Posted by Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands on Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:41:00 PST

Southys or Booeys. Gotta be careful. You might start a fight...

I love Autumn. March is going to be a busy month with the Blue Mountains Blues & Roots festival, followed shortly by the National. Good news is we’re playing St Albans in April (this is my f...
Posted by Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:45:00 PST

Line up for the Blue Mountains Music Festival...

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Posted by Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:42:00 PST

Is there anybody out there?...

It seems that myspace has gone quiet of late. Anyway we're playing the Sandringham in Newtown Tues 22nd January 2008. It's free entry!See you there...
Posted by Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:04:00 PST

Wandering Hands debut @ Blue Mountains Blues & Roots Festival.

We will be performing at 2008 Blue Mountains Blues & Roots Festival. The festival is held at the Clarendon Guest House in Katoomba. We’ve wanted to play this one for a while so we better be ...
Posted by Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:04:00 PST

RAGE plays Free To Roam film clip....

RAGE played the film clip last night. Between 'Black Hole Sun' and 'Killing in the name of'. The guest programmer was Elvis Costello who apparently digs the 'hands'....But he's married to Diana Krall ...
Posted by Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands on Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:52:00 PST

Bar Me, go on i dare you....

Were playing at Bar Me in Kings Cross on 29th November with Maxine Kauter. Only, thing is, they tried to Bar Me from Bar Me a year ago. I was there with the BarMe Army and everone got Barred...
Posted by Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands on Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:06:00 PST

FBi Radio 94.5 plays the Free To Roam EP.

FBi Radio 94.5 in Sydney has been playing the 'Free To Roam' EP. In particular 'M2 Cockatoo' and 'John (Howard)'. John Howard is simply titled 'John' on the EP.
Posted by Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:07:00 PST

'Free To Roam' EP Reviewed in 'The Stix' magazine...

From 'The Stix' magazine, issue #20, June 2007 "The first thing that strikes me about Chris Gillespie's voice is a certain lilting Australian quality that reminds me of Paul Kelly. Chris Gillespi...
Posted by Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:47:00 PST

Go and Listen to the music of Ben Scott!

Man, just go and listen to it! You'll find him in my top friends. His album 'The Sydney Cove Project' is one of the best i have heard, and i'm very proud to have taken part in it. Chris.
Posted by Chris Gillespie & The Wandering Hands on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 09:35:00 PST